
Americas

Germany Has Confronted Its Past. Now It Must Confront the Present.
Accepting—or rejecting—historical guilt for past evils doesn’t absolve nations of present-day responsibility.

America’s Long Road to Global Power
Michael Mandelbaum has written a masterful interpretation of the twists and turns of U.S. foreign policy.

How Picasso Became Big Business
A new history of modern art flips the script by focusing on dealers, collectors, and curators.

Why Superpower Crises Are a Good Thing
A new era of tensions will focus minds and break logjams, as Cold War history shows.

Iran Deal Talks Go Into Overtime
The top U.S. negotiator is making a last-ditch trip to Vienna.

The Old Human Rights Playbook Won’t Work Anymore
As Biden’s Saudi visit showed, state-to-state shaming isn’t the only way to shift the calculus of authoritarian rulers who abuse their citizens.

What Does the Pelosi Taiwan Uproar Mean for U.S. China Policy?
The controversy over Nancy Pelosi’s proposed trip highlights the contradictions of U.S. policy toward the island.

Cuba’s Music Industry Is Having a #MeToo Moment
Alleged assaults by musicians have sparked a larger conversation on gender violence in the country.

El Salvador’s Scramble for a Bailout
With top officials beset by U.S. sanctions, the country’s IMF negotiations are bound to get complicated.

By Not Acting on Climate, Congress Endangers U.S. National Security
Another failed bill further weakens the country’s global position.

The G-7 Infrastructure Plan Won’t Succeed Unless It Learns from Past Failures
Rather than antagonizing political opponents and geopolitical rivals, the U.S. government should entrust infrastructure development to the World Bank—and fund it generously.

The U.S. Needs a Million Talents Program to Retain Technology Leadership
Immigration is the United States’ secret sauce—including in its competition with China.

Should Biden Backtrack on His Campaign Promises?
The president’s trip to Saudi Arabia and talk of regional security guarantees are a dramatic departure from his rhetoric during the 2020 race.

Will U.S. ‘Nearshoring’ Go From Buzzword to Trend?
Washington says it wants to relocate supply chains to the Americas but has offered few concrete incentives to do so.

How to Feed the Planet
It is possible to protect nature and provide nutrition for all. Here’s what the U.S. needs to do to make it happen.

Biden Needs Architects, Not Mechanics, to Fix U.S. Foreign Policy
As the U.S. midterms near, Washington is plagued by groupthink and a lack of vision that prevents creative solutions to the problems of a new era.

Luis Echeverría Álvarez Was a Demagogue With Big Dreams
The former Mexican president aimed to transform global imbalances. But he’ll be best remembered for his repressive regime at home.

Why This Isn’t an Economic Crisis
Adam Tooze points out that while the economy is in rapid slowdown, this is no time to panic.

In Cuba, Protesting While Poor Is Now a Crime
A year after mass demonstrations, the island continues to crack down on its most vulnerable communities.

Chile Unveils Its Proposed New Constitution
But the country’s cycle of political change remains in flux ahead of a September referendum on the progressive charter.

Inside Brazil’s Abortion Pill Black Market
In a country where one woman dies every two days from a botched abortion, the internet is sometimes the only option.

The U.S. Needs to Find the Middle Ground on Afghanistan
Both maximalist and minimalist strategies have utterly failed.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO: New China Strategy Is a ‘Big Deal’
Julianne Smith on the military alliance’s new strategic concept, Finland’s and Sweden’s accession, and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Biden Heads to a Nervous Middle East
Both Israel and Saudi Arabia want a stronger deterrence stance on Iran.

How Biden Can Reverse China’s Gains in Saudi Arabia
Preventing growing Chinese influence in the Middle East is more important than making Riyadh a pariah.

Roe Reversal Exposes the ‘Ever-Growing Value Gap’ Between U.S. and Allies
The decision is part of a broader trend of domestic dysfunction that undermines U.S. President Joe Biden’s democracy agenda.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hot Dogs
A deep dive into this very American food.

Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Is a Paradigm Shift
The United States can no longer afford to buy geopolitical allies with market access.

China Is Sweeping Up Pacific Island Allies
Here’s how Washington can fight back.

The Art of the Arms Race
To avoid disaster, the United States must relearn crucial Cold War lessons.

Ecuador’s Uprising Is Only the Beginning
Public pressure for fuel price relief could echo across the region.

Is Pinkwashing the Future of Post-Roe America?
Global anti-abortion activists have waved off criticism by pointing to their support for LGBTQ rights. But U.S. conservatives may be too extreme for that tactic.

Why Americans Still Need NATO
The alliance is one of the best bargains in geopolitics.

China Owned My Mother’s Womb. Texas Owns Mine.
On both sides of the Pacific, women are fighting for their rights.

America Is Losing Its Value Proposition
The future will not be pretty for the United States if it cannot rediscover some of the idealism that marked its long rise.

‘Will I See a Gay President in My Lifetime? Absolutely.’
James Kirchick chronicles how the persecution of gay men in Washington tragically altered 20th-century foreign policy.

Peru’s Democracy Is Dying
Pedro Castillo promised leftist reform. His incompetency has left his country’s democracy on its last legs.

Roe Abolition Makes U.S. a Global Outlier
Almost 50 years ago, the United States liberalized abortion laws, and the world followed suit. Today, it joins Iran, North Korea, and Russia in rolling back reproductive rights.

U.S. Aid to Saudi Arabia on Missile Defense Is Not Unconditional
Biden must make it clear to Saudi leaders that continued ballistic missile cooperation with China will jeopardize U.S. missile defense assistance.

Can Petro Move Colombia Away From Oil?
If his presidency goes according to plan, the country could become the world’s biggest crude exporter to halt new exploration.

How AMLO Has Fueled Mexico’s Drug War
He campaigned on “Hugs, Not Bullets.” Now, he’s militarized the country.

How Congress Rallied Against Oppression in Xinjiang
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act was a rare—and messy—bipartisan success.

Is America Pushing Human Rights to the Side?
Matthew Duss, a foreign-policy advisor to Sen. Bernie Sanders, appraises the Biden administration’s foreign policy.

It’s Time for Regulators to Put Crypto Down
A lack of rules has created fraudulent, bubble-driven markets.

U.S. Restraint Has Created an Unstable and Dangerous World
Decades of ignoring the menaces posed by Russia and China has led the West to a precipice.

A Far-Right Huddle in São Paulo
CPAC Brasil is evidence that Bolsonaro’s brand of conservatism is becoming more mainstream elsewhere in South America.

America’s Foreign Aid Is Shackled by Budgetary Obligations
Targeted awards can free up money where its most needed.

Why This Global Economic Crisis Is Different
This is the first time since World War II that there may be no cooperative way out.

Don’t Overreact to China’s Solomon Islands Plans
Naval power projection is a long way out for Beijing still.

Learning to Think Nuclearly Again
A new nuclear era demands strategy, not just arms control.

What Is Biden’s Policy in the Persian Gulf?
Talk of security guarantees for the UAE and a thaw in Washington-Riyadh relations could enhance—or weaken—U.S. standing in the region.

2 Percent Defense Spending Is a Bad Target for NATO
Focusing on military budgets alone hurts the alliance’s relevance.

A Disjointed Western Hemisphere Gathers
The controversial Summit of the Americas yields some progress on health and migration cooperation.

U.S. Defense Secretary to Meet Chinese Counterpart
China has gained military and diplomatic footholds in Cambodia and the Solomon Islands.

America’s Iran Follies
How two decades of misjudgments by Washington helped lead Tehran to the nuclear brink.

Biden Sidelines Venezuelan Democracy at Summit of the Americas
The administration wants to support human rights, but it doesn’t have the courage of its convictions.

Biden Is Still Worried About Poking the Russian Bear
“If that’s our attitude, we’re never going to win a war again, ever,” said one U.S. source familiar with the debate.

The Democratic Paradox
The right to say anything has been a challenge to every democracy that has ever existed.

Colombia’s Fight for the Center
An anti-establishment candidate’s late surge in the country’s presidential race has transformed the election.

The Republicans Could Win the U.S. Midterms. Here’s What that Means for the World.
It’s all about isolationists vs. internationalists.

The Clearest Path to Global Prosperity
Looser migration restrictions would benefit both rich and poor countries.

The Navy Made America a Superpower Once. Can It Again?
Paul Kennedy made his name bemoaning America’s decline. Now, he highlights a way to reverse it.

The Realpolitik of Gustavo Petro
The lifelong outsider has built a campaign team of political insiders in an attempt to win the Colombian presidency.

Americans, Like Swedes, Need Help Telling Fact From Fiction
A botched disinformation board shouldn’t be the end of efforts to educate the public.

Will Washington Invest in Its Neighborhood?
The June Summit of the Americas is an opportunity to unveil a more ambitious regional economic strategy.

Is Colombia Ready for a Leftist President?
Election front-runner Gustavo Petro is a former left-wing guerrilla.

Somalia’s al Qaeda Branch Has Gotten ‘Bigger, Stronger, and Bolder’ Since U.S. Exit
As in Afghanistan, Trump’s decisions to withdraw have only emboldened terrorists.

Texas’s New Social Media Law Will Create a Haven for Global Extremists
A new law restricting content moderation will have ripple effects far beyond the state.

How Chile’s Constitutional Overhaul Emboldened the Right
Even if the new constitution is adopted, Chile’s anti-democratic right wing is here to stay.

Argentina’s Embrace of China Should Be a Wake-Up Call
U.S. Latin America strategy needs serious reform—before it’s too late.

In the Americas, Homicide Is the Other Killer Epidemic
The good news: Lockdowns reduced crime almost everywhere else, and we know how to stop lethal violence.

Rethinking Maximum Pressure
Washington loosens its sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela ahead of a critical summit.

Australia’s Got a Solomon Islands Headache (Again)
China’s expansion into the South Pacific caught Australia and the United States off guard.

Trump and Biden Let Afghanistan Collapse
The Taliban didn’t have to take over. But Washington made sure they would.

The Tragedy of Robert McFarlane
He aspired to be the next Henry Kissinger. Instead, he became embroiled in the Iran-Contra scandal.

Democracy Is Not a Commodity
The United States shouldn’t bargain away Venezuela’s future for oil.

Trump’s Poison Pills Are Still Toxic
Whether it’s Iran, China, Cuba, or immigration, U.S. President Joe Biden often finds himself stymied by his predecessor’s foreign policy.

The Global Roots of the Buffalo Shooting
White supremacists today are engaged in a global discussion, with violence part of the dialogue.

How Private Oil Companies Took Over U.S. Energy Security
And why it’s time to take it back.

Lula’s Tricky Comeback
The Brazilian leftist has crafted an unusual alliance with the center. Will it sully or save him?

The Cryptocurrency Crash Is Replaying 2008 as Absurdly as Possible
Substitute dollars backed by almost nothing are taking down the market.

Why Biden’s Anti-Putin Democracy Crusade Is Failing
Washington’s framing of its fight against Russian aggression has failed to win over most of the world.

Liberalism Isn’t Dead—but It’s Very Sick
In two new books, Yascha Mounk and Francis Fukuyama try to cure the patient.

Biden’s Foreign Aid Is Funding the Washington Bubble
As usual, U.S. assistance pays everyone except governments actually providing services to the world’s poor.

How Latin American Feminists Won Abortion Rights
Many argue abortion is not just an issue of individual choice but also of social justice.

Is Biden Fighting the Last War on Trade?
Critics question Trump-era tariffs as inflation climbs and U.S. leadership lags.

Families of American Hostages Abroad Find Power—and Solace—in Numbers
Biden faces pressure to secure release of Americans wrongfully detained abroad.

Yes, the United States Should Weaken Russia
The old approach of outreach and inclusion has failed. In the wake of Russia’s latest invasion, Washington must seek to erode Moscow’s power.

Bolsonaro Is Already Undermining Brazil’s Upcoming Election
The populist president and his devotees are casting a dark cloud over the October vote.

Biden Is Setting Himself Up for Embarrassment in Los Angeles
The upcoming Summit of the Americas could be the gravestone on U.S. influence in the region.

Fauci: China’s COVID-19 Situation a ‘Disaster’
The White House’s chief medical advisor assesses the world’s response to the pandemic.

How Elon Musk’s Starlink Got Battle-Tested in Ukraine
Fast-expanding satellite broadband services are proving decisive during war and other emergencies.

The Dangerous New Anti-Globalization Consensus
Soaring inflation is just one reason for Washington to keep global disintegration in check.

It’s Going to Be a Hot Summer for the U.S.-China Relationship
After an uneasy detente, the Biden administration’s China strategy is about to make itself felt.

Will Argentina’s Stolen Generation Be Forgotten?
Far-right leaders want to erase the memory of the junta’s disappeared. The fight to remember them is now in the hands of Argentine youth.

Biden’s Dangerous New Ukraine Endgame: No Endgame
With his strategy to “weaken” Russia, the U.S. president may be turning the Ukraine war into a global one.

Washington Learns to Live With Regional Differences on Ukraine
The White House is mellowing its public criticism of the stances Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico have taken on the war.

John Kerry: ‘We’re Behind. We’re Way Behind.’
America’s climate envoy on what it will take to turn things around for the planet.

The U.S. Left Billions Worth of Weapons in Afghanistan
Some officials are worried that the Taliban could use U.S. drones and small arms.

Why Do Caribbean Countries Want to Leave the Monarchy Now?
Of the 14 countries beyond the United Kingdom that retain Queen Elizabeth II as head of state, at least six in the Caribbean want out.

Heat Pumps Will Change Everything—and Not Enough
It’s a long-term solution for climate change with plenty of short-term problems.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Answered Your Questions
The White House’s chief medical advisor and NIAID director answered subscriber questions in this special edition of FP Live.

Chile Bets Big on Green Hydrogen
The country aims to lure investors and become a global clean energy hub.

The Next Pandemic Doesn’t Have to Hit So Hard
Investing in global health security can provide critical insurance against disaster.

Ecuador’s Distant Dream of a Green Recovery
The debt-saddled country is struggling to meet its climate goals under IMF austerity.

The Ukraine Crisis Offers a Rare Chance for Energy and Climate Cooperation
Russia’s war in Ukraine has exposed some difficult truths about the world’s energy needs.

Kòltiz, a Patriotic Haitian Practice of Solidarity
Haitian collaborative groups affirm that “every human is human.”

AMLO’s Electrical Faceoff
Mexico and the United States might be headed for their biggest clash yet under USMCA.

Russia Flounders in Ukraine but Doubles Down in Mali
Russian mercenaries fill Mali vacuum as European powers pursue an exit.

How Beijing Sees Biden
For decades, Chinese leaders thought they knew the man who would become America’s 46th president. But he was changing all along.

China and Russia Are Catching Up to U.S. in Space Capabilities, Pentagon Warns
The militarization of space is picking up pace.

Does the New U.S. National Defense Strategy Make Any Sense?
The Pentagon is scrambling to deter China while adjusting to war in Europe—but does its new approach amount to more than just rhetoric?

The End of Title 42 Doesn’t Mean Back to Normal
During the pandemic, Washington outsourced harsh migration management to its southern neighbors.

The Little Iran Nuclear Deal That Couldn’t
A revived nuclear pact could benefit Washington and Tehran but is proving a hard sell.

U.S. Opens Door to Ukrainian Refugees, Shuts It for Others From Africa
People fleeing conflict in Cameroon wonder why they aren’t getting the same treatment as Ukrainians.

How Biden Can Rebuild U.S. Ties With the Gulf States
War in Ukraine and Yemen has strained relations between Washington and its Arab allies. Small moves from both sides could put things back on track.

The U.S. Congress Is Missing the Boat on Global Health Reform
Lawmakers are wasting a chance to fix the mistakes of COVID-19.

Donald Trump’s History Book
Journalists have written the “first rough draft of history,” but now it is historians’ turn to assess a most unconventional presidency.

How to Avoid the Dark Ages of Arms Control
There are two possible pathways after Ukraine. One of them is harrowing.

Congress Splits Over How to Address LGBT Rights in China
A landmark report on human rights in China was delayed six months over a behind-the-scenes impasse on LGBTQ rights.

The Open Secret of Government-Gang Talks
El Salvador’s lull in homicides was likely the result of such negotiations. They’d be far from Latin America’s first.

The West Is With Ukraine. The Rest, Not So Much.
Africa and Asia’s long-standing ties to Russia and resentments against Washington keep them on the fence—for now.

Americans Have Never Wanted the Truth
A new history of fakery in U.S. journalism shows the public has always had an appetite for fake news.

Why Is the Wartime Press Corps So Hawkish?
The United States’ most reputable media outlets have a long history of tilting toward military action.

Childhood Trauma Taught Madeleine Albright to Stand Up to Despots
But Ukraine’s plight haunted her final days.

Uruguay’s Low-Key Drama
Latin America’s most stable democracy holds a high-stakes policy referendum.

Mohammed bin Salman Has Leverage on Biden—and Is Using It
Saudi Arabia’s cooperation on lowering oil prices will come at the cost of the West’s values.

Madeleine Albright, America’s First Female Secretary of State, Dies
A lifelong foe of autocrats who declared, “I do wear my patriotism on my sleeve.”

Only a Financial NATO Can Win the Economic War
The West’s sanctions abroad will fall short without cooperation on bailouts at home.

What Happens When White People Become a Minority in America?
Other majority-minority societies offer positive examples—and cautionary tales.

U.S. Envoy Offers Limited Lifelines to Local Ukraine Embassy Staff
State Department tells local employees it left behind that the U.S. will continue paying them for “as long as possible.”

Another Conflict Is Brewing in the Caribbean
Russia’s war in Ukraine stirs Venezuela’s dreams of conquest in oil-rich Guyana.

U.S. Grand Strategy After Ukraine
Seven thinkers weigh in on how the war will shift U.S. foreign policy.

Colombia’s Left Finds Its Footing
A leftist has never ruled Colombia. But after last week’s primaries, the country’s upcoming presidential election is Gustavo Petro’s to lose.

How Will New Export Controls Impact the Global Semiconductor Shortage?
The U.S. mirrors tactics used against China on Russia as war in Ukraine escalates.

Republican Senators Block Confirmation of Key Biden Officials, Stymying Ukraine Response
A Democratic lawmaker accuses Sen. Rick Scott of “single-handedly undermining” the United States’ full response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

America’s ICC Animus Gets Tested by Putin’s Alleged War Crimes
Does U.S. support for an investigation of Russia’s attack on Ukraine signal a bigger policy shift?

Bolsonaro Is Learning All the Wrong Lessons From Jan. 6
The Trump-dominated GOP models how a violent effort to overturn an election—even if unsuccessful—can become a political asset.

Washington Must Respond to China’s Growing Military Presence in Latin America
Colombia’s designation as a major non-NATO ally comes at a critical moment.

Digital Human Rights Need a Single Home in U.S. Government
If everybody is responsible for countering digital authoritarianism, no one is responsible.

Hernández’s Arrest Won’t Stop the Drug War
Washington continues to empower repressive and corrupt Latin American governments through flawed security initiatives.

Why This Commodity Crunch Is Different
The last time prices soared, Latin American economies boomed. Now, trouble is ahead.

Russia’s ‘Eleventh-Hour’ Interference in the Iran Deal
Moscow is seeking to use the Iran deal to shield itself from the full effect of Western sanctions.

Biden Bans Russian Oil Imports
It’s a symbolic move—with potentially big geopolitical consequences.

U.S.-Venezuelan Oil Deal Should Not Forget Democracy
A surprise trip to Caracas seems to have secured some energy relief—but needs to yield democratic benefits, too.

There Is a West
The crisis in Ukraine has reminded the United States and Europe that they have a purpose in the world.

How Trudeau Botched the Trucker Protests Response
The Canadian prime minister’s low-profile approach harmed confidence in his leadership at home and abroad.

Biden Eyes Adding Top Foreign-Policy Strategist
Thomas Wright of Brookings has made a career studying the international order. Now he might get to fix it.

Canada Is Wondering What Exactly Emergencies Are
After protests are forcibly ended, questions remain about government power.

U.N. Denounces Russia’s Ukraine Invasion
U.N. General Assembly deplores Russian aggression in Ukraine in a lopsided 141-5 vote that underscored Russia’s deepening diplomatic isolation.

Biden: Putin ‘Badly Miscalculated’ in Invading Ukraine
Washington’s efforts to stop Moscow’s war dominate U.S. president’s State of the Union address.

Russia’s Actions Fuel Calls for U.N. to Rein in Security Council Veto Power
The U.N. Charter puts limits on the veto power permanent members enjoy. Now, some countries want that enforced.

Ukraine Crisis Spills Into Yemen Diplomacy
The UAE withholds criticism of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as it seeks Moscow’s diplomatic backing in Yemen.

The Loophole in Biden’s Sanctions That Allows Russia to Prosper
How to punish Putin without devastating Europe’s economy remains a challenge.

Ro Khanna: Ukraine Will Be Russia’s Afghanistan
“Concerned about providing lethal aid before the war started,” the Democratic congressman is now more “open” to helping Ukraine.

Biden Struggles to Get Some Allies to Support Condemnation of Russia at the U.N.
India and the UAE remain on the fence, worried about relations with Moscow.

How the War in Ukraine Could Empower Maduro
Skyrocketing oil prices give Venezuela’s embattled leader less incentive to pursue sanctions relief.

Biden Enlists Asian Partners for Unprecedented Russia Sanctions Plans
Restrictive export controls, including on semiconductors, may be more effective than Western sanctions alone.

Washington Must Prepare for War With Both Russia and China
Pivoting to Asia and forgetting about Europe isn’t an option.

What Bolsonaro’s Huddle With Putin Says About BRICS
Founded in a bygone geopolitical era, the economic grouping complicates great-power competition today.

How PR Firms Captured the Sustainability Agenda
More than just “spin artists,” consultancies have promoted economic growth and environmental protection as mutually reinforcing.

How Peru Laid the Groundwork for an Oil Spill Disaster
The nation’s unsustainable development model has ignored serious environmental risks.

Biden’s Truman Moment Has Arrived in Ukraine
The U.S. president is committed to containment against Russia. But what kind?

Biden Can Find Middle Ground in Heated Nuclear Debate
A conditions-based policy can reassure allies while moving U.S. policy forward.

How the China Initiative Went Wrong
A key anti-espionage effort is mired in accusations of racism and overzealous prosecutions.

For Central Americans, Biden’s Spending Could Spark a Boom
Remittances from migrant laborers could help drive economic growth in places such as Guatemala.

How the Real World Shows Up in the IR Classroom
A gender and generational divide influences how professors teach about history-making events.

Can a New Central American Alliance Nudge Ortega?
Costa Rica’s next president will guide a pro-democracy pact with Panama and the Dominican Republic.

Evacuating Afghanistan Was ‘Like Pulling Teeth’
Diplomats didn’t get serious about the U.S. evacuation until days before it began.

How Far-Right Terrorists Choose Their Enemies
Debates over which targets to prioritize aren’t exclusive to jihadi groups.

Why Are Canadian Protesters Flying Confederate Flags?
How the Canadian trucker protests became a big-tent rally of Canada’s growing far-right.

Can Xiomara Castro Make Honduras Safe for Activists?
Her election came on the heels of a major conviction in the murder of environmentalist Berta Cáceres, suggesting there is hope for the country’s civil society.

Top White House Human Rights Official Leaving Post
Shanthi Kalathil played a key role in organizing Biden’s Summit for Democracy.

Bolsonaro’s Pro-Gun Agenda May Become Law
A divisive bill represents a watershed moment for the gun debate in Brazil.

Economists Are Fueling the War Against Public Health
A new report is being hailed by conservatives—but doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.

Decades Late, NAFTA’s Promise on Workers’ Rights Comes Good
In Mexico, a breakthrough trade case involving General Motors could become a global model.

Boxing Cuba In Benefits No One
It’s on the United States to break the detente because Cuba’s continued isolation may have serious geopolitical consequences.

Costa Rica’s Boring Elections Are a Model for the World
No matter who wins, Sunday’s vote won’t make headlines abroad. That’s a good thing.

Argentina and Ecuador Choose Business Over Boycotts in Beijing
Alberto Fernández and Guillermo Lasso hope financial backing from China can quell economic and political troubles at home.

Why the U.S. Military Has Been Undercounting Civilian Dead
Ground-level evaluations can help avoid future horrors.

Inside the U.S. Commando Raid Targeting the Islamic State Leader
Islamic State leader kills himself during a raid by elite U.S. forces.

How Honduras’s Congress Split in Two
A country euphoric about its first woman president is plunged back into political turmoil.

U.N. Chief Rebuffs U.S. Request to Skip Beijing Olympics
U.S. envoy Linda Thomas-Greenfield presses António Guterres to confront China over rights abuses in Xinjiang.

Argentina and the IMF Turn Away From Austerity
Last week’s agreement may set a better precedent for dealing with debt levels around the world.

7 Books on Black History and Foreign Policy Everyone Should Read
From the exploitation of Africans by the European colonial project to the American empire’s “long war on terror,” here are a few entry points.

Latin America’s Leftists Aren’t Who You Think
The region’s left has won a series of elections—but U.S. interests aren’t under threat.

How America Learned to Love (Ineffective) Sanctions
Over the past century, the United States came to rely ever more on economic coercion—with questionable results.

How to Fix Big Tech’s Diversity Problem
Tech companies around the world could easily recruit more women and minorities if only they knew where to look.

America Has an Unhealthy Obsession With Credibility
There’s no reason U.S. grand strategy should be so concerned with its own reputation.

Biden Is Too Slow on Nominations
His failure to tap ambassadors to key posts “sends the wrong message.”

Panama’s Success Is Defying Political Science
The Latin American country has experienced one of the world’s most impressive—and surprising—trajectories of the past three decades.

What the Death of Two Cultural Giants Says About Brazil Today
Political opposites Olavo de Carvalho and Elza Soares garnered vast youth followings in the final years of their lives.

The Iran Nuclear Talks’ Breakout Player
Love him or hate him, Russia’s man in Vienna has become the Iran deal’s unofficial spokesman.

America’s War for Global Order Is a Marathon
Washington’s latest crises with Russia and China are part of a new—and long-term—competition.

Why U.S. Natural Gas Is No Longer Too Dirty for France
Natural gas is key to the energy transition—but only if companies clean up their act.

As China Eyes Colombia, the United States Is AWOL
The country is a test case for Beijing’s encroachment in Latin America.

The Pacific Shouldn’t Be a ‘Strategic Surprise’
Why aren’t Beijing’s ambitions in the region obvious to Washington?

A U.S. Foreign Policy Fit for the 21st Century
A new resolution aims to forge a foreign policy that works for everyday people.

Strengthening Democracy Is a Better Counterterrorism Strategy
The spread of transnational violent groups is primarily a governance problem. Time to start treating it like one.